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UTAH /WESTERN COLORADO UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2026

SAVE THE DATE
SEPTEMBER 18 – 19, 2026
MONTROSE, CO

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The 2025 Annual Celebration was held in Pagosa Springs, CO on September 19-2025

The Mountain Sky Conference Annual Gathering & Spiritual Retreat was held on October 17-18 in Montrose, CO.

Book Discussions 7:00pm on the THIRD TUESDAY of each month via ZOOM

2026 Reading Program

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness

by Kevin Nye

On any given night, more than half a million Americans and Canadians find themselves sleeping on the streets, in shelters, cars, and other places not meant for human habitation.

Yet as this crisis continues to grow, it remains one of the least talked about—especially in churches. Even where compassion and empathy exist, the complexities around homelessness can make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or numb to the existence of unhoused people in our cities and neighborhoods.

Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers. He demystifies homelessness by journeying into complex issues like affordable housing, mental illness, addiction, and more, while reimagining our theological approach to these matters and educating us on how they intersect with homelessness.

This thorough and intimate book shows us that from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace—something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we’re ready to hear it.

Education for Mission (2026)

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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

A remarkable novel about J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.

In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.

But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

Nurturing for Community (2026)

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times

by Jane Goodall and Douglass Abrams

In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope?
Looking at the headlines – the worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval – it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.

In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most famous naturalists, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her “Four Reasons for Hope”: The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit.

Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, The Book of Hope touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children? What is the relationship between hope and action? Filled with moving and inspirational stories and photographs from Jane’s remarkable career, The Book of Hope is a deeply personal conversation with one of the most beloved figures in the world today.

Leadership Development (2026)

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together the African Way
by Mungi Ngomane

“This book will open your eyes, mind and heart to a way of being in the world that will make our world a better and more caring one.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Ubuntu is a Xhosa word originating from a South African philosophy that encapsulates all our aspirations about how to live life well, together. It is the belief in a universal human bond and deep human connection: I am only because you are. And it means that if you are able to see everyone as fully human, connected to you by their humanity, you will never be able to treat others as disposable or without worth. By embracing the philosophy of ubuntu and living it out in daily life it’s possible to overcome division and be stronger together in a world where the wise build bridges, not walls.

These 14 lessons from the Rainbow Nation are an essential toolkit to helping us all to live better, together. In stories that recognize our common humanity, our connectedness and interdependence. Everyday Ubuntu helps to make sense of the world and our place in it. Exploring ideas of kindness, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance and the power of listening, it shows how we can all benefit from embracing others. Including practical applications and mindful exercises, it is an inspirational guide to a more fulfilling life as part of the large family to which we all belong.

Social Action (2026)

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Zoom Annual Gathering  –  October 3, 2020
You and all members of United Methodist Women are invited to the Annual Celebration of the Utah/Western Colorado District to be held Saturday – October 3rd. This is your official CALL to our ZOOM meeting. The theme for this event is: “Living into Wisdom” Keynote Speaker: Mary Ann Tabor, Conference Coordinator for Social Justice. A Grand ‘ol Tea Party we shall have!  If you’d like to wear your finest tea party hat, we’d love to see them.

The schedule for the Annual Celebration includes topics such as: “Mindfulness”, prayer beads, “Hats Off to UMW” and a business meeting. Bring a sack lunch, a cup of tea and join us for some fun!

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Hard Times

UMW District Budget 2019

The Call Part 7 – STANDING RULES 2019 BUDGET

Annual Meeting – Pagosa Springs – September 18-19, 2015: